The Pilgrims Hospices Canterbury Half-Marathon attracts more than 1,000 runners each year, offering a tough but picturesque course through the North Downs countryside. Starting from the local rugby club, the route heads out along Merton Lane, charting through the villages of Petham and Waltham before heading home. Don't rule out the possibility of a fast time - the occasional steep climbs are thankfully offset by long sweeping downhill stretches.

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